VIC3194· Pop. 13,221Kingston (Vic.)

MENTONE EAST

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

54

Liveability score

76

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$1,320,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

Real

1.5%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-0.7%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.9%

modelled estimate

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MENTONE EAST shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from VIC Gov · 2025 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$392/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+1.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

0.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.09%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

52 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.4%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$1050k
2021
$1368k
2022
$1475k
2023
$1338k
2025
$1320k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

MENTONE EAST is a metropolitan VIC suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro VIC suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 1.5% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,889/wk

$81k taxable p.a.

Renters

32.2%

65.7% owner-occupier

Median age

42.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.6%

Population growth

+2.6% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

70%

22% apartments

Degree qualified

48.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

17.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

400 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

13.2%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

21.1 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

36 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

65.7%

Strong demand

Walkability

83 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

8.3 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

1,468/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3194

🏫3 Primary🎓3 Secondary📚2 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

St Patrick's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1116(88%)
460 students15:1 student–teacher43% girls44% top SEA quarter

Mentone Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1112(87%)
299 students12:1 student–teacher52% girls44% top SEA quarter

Mentone Park Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1099(84%)
186 students12:1 student–teacher51% girls40% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (3)

Mentone Girls Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1102(85%)
1,102 students13:1 student–teacher100% girls38% top SEA quarter

St Bede's College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1097(83%)
1,882 students12:1 student–teacher0% girls37% top SEA quarter

Kilbreda College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1082(79%)
928 students12:1 student–teacher100% girls28% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (2)

Mentone Girls' Grammar School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1174(98%)
560 students8:1 student–teacher100% girls69% top SEA quarter

Mentone Grammar School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1144(94%)
2,008 students11:1 student–teacher42% girls58% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate
61/ 100

11.7 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Top tier
1116ICSEA · national avg 1000

8 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
56/ 100
🚆 4 train🚃 10 tram🚌 46 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

51

/ 100

Moderate momentum

Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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